Shepherd's Dial

Shepherd's Dial

Before the early 17th century, pocket watches were rare, unreliable, and too costly. Travelers who wanted to keep track of the time used an instrument like this, also called a Shepherd's Dial. The time of day was indicated by the sun's altitude. A fascinating, quality replica of a museum piece, the beech wood cylinder is hollow, like the original, so the two brass gnomons—long for winter, short for summer—can be stored inside when not in use. About 2 ½" diameter, 10" high.

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